Ismail Mohamed, M.D., professor in the UAB Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Pediatric Neurology and associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurology, was recently elected president of the American Clinical Magnetoencephalography Society (ACMEGS) for 2024-2027.

Founded in 2006, ACMEGS sets standards of care for and supports magnetoencephalography centers across the country, which deliver comprehensive care to people with neurological disorders. Mohamed previously served as treasurer of the Society, from 2021-2024.

Here, Mohamed explains the significance of the Society’s work and what he hopes to achieve in his new role as president.

What is the American Clinical MEG Society, and why is it significant?

The American Clinical Magnetoencephalography Society is the organization that brings together MEG centers across the United States. MEG is an advanced technology that is available to only 30 clinical epilepsy centers across the United States. ACMEGS sets the standards of MEG acquisition and reporting and provides education, knowledge, and other resources to its member centers.

What does it mean to you to be elected president of the Society, and what do you hope to achieve in this role?

It is an honor to serve as president and a recognition for the status of the MEG lab as one of the most established and recognized MEG laboratories across the United States. I will continue to work on the main goals of ACMEGS, which are to advocate to expand the availability of MEG to every patient who would benefit from it, create more opportunities for training of the next generation about MEG, and encourage MEG centers to follow the highest standards in the MEG field.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

MEG is a very unique technology with a community that is very passionate and committed to its use. UAB is currently upgrading its MEG facility so I hope that this will bring more opportunities for research and collaboration.